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Clover Street School Holds Annual Fifth Grade Poetry Slam During National Poetry Month
Nationally recognized poet Elizabeth Thomas will emcee the poetry slam on the evening of April 28th
In honor of National Poetry Month, Clover Street School will host their Annual Fifth Grade Poetry Slam on April 28, 2017 at 6:15 p.m. at the school.
As a culmination of yearlong Challenge enrichment poetry workshops in the fifth grade classrooms, nationally recognized poet Elizabeth Thomas is visiting all fifth graders in April. Elizabeth Thomas is a national youth poetry slam team coach. She also designs and teaches writing programs and workshops for schools and organizations throughout the U.S. After spending four days working with the fifth graders on dramatic presentations of their original writing, Thomas will emcee the poetry slam on the evening of April 28th. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the slam begins at 6:15. The Windsor community is invited to join this powerful event.
The poet-in-residence program and the slam are activities for the entire fifth grade. It is the culmination of a Challenge Resource program during which Lisa Thomas, Clover Challenge Resource teacher, presents poetry analysis and writing workshops as whole class enrichment in fifth grade classes. This supports the district’s literacy curriculum as well as other district goals related to citizenship, bullying, and public speaking.
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“Our Clover poets are creating spoken word performances with passion and courage in their voices,” said Lisa Thomas. They are definitely a bright light for the future.”
Students competing in the slam will vie for the honor of being named most dramatic poet by a panel of judges. Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 poets.
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About Windsor Public Schools:
Windsor Public Schools serves nearly 4,000 students in the community of Windsor, Connecticut, a town located in north central Connecticut between Hartford and Springfield, Massachusetts. Windsor Public Schools is comprised of six schools: Oliver Ellsworth School, Poquonock School, Clover Street School, John F. Kennedy School, Sage Park Middle School, and Windsor High School. The mission of Windsor Public Schools is to develop the genius in every child and to create lifelong learners. For more information about the Windsor Board of Education and any of its schools, please visit www.windsorct.org.
